Sharing a home? Here's how to make your space your own for under R500 - with velvet

By Lebogang Mashego

11 June 2018

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Living with your parents, in a digs or anywhere that is not yours means that you probably have little say about the decor. Here are some ideas that are right on trend to give your room a little personality.

Velvet has made a huge comeback this winter. Not just when it comes to fashion but also in the décor space.

Lize Viljoen who is the senior furniture buyer for @Home says, "The abundance of velvet is one of the most prominent trends right now". Especially in jewel tones.

She adds that you may want to offset "the softness of a neutral home interior palette," by using bold, brave colours on both walls and furniture pieces. The idea here is that "bold pigments in soft velvets create a striking contrast to moody interiors."

Here are a few of our recommendations:

1. Cushions

Start small if you're not allowed to change the colour of your walls or have little money to spend on bigger furniture pieces